The family of Nick Joaquin would like to thank the individuals and institutions who have helped make possible this collection of Nick Joaquin’s works by Penguin Classics: Anvil Publishing, Vicente Rafael, Elda Rotor, Maria Karina Bolasco, Andrea Pasion-Flores, Vincent Pozon, Billy Lacaba, Jose and Marra Lacaba. Through their generosity and that of many others, it is hoped that more readers throughout the world will appreciate his works that embody the Filipino soul. We are so privileged to witness up close the genius we call Tito Nick.